Emerald Coast Magazine - Emerald Coast Magazine February-March 2012

Editor's Note

Redefining Life One Unexpected Bump at a Timeby Zandra Wolfgram   The season of love and stories of weddings has made me a little sentimental. I have always loved the pairing of the unexpected in fashion, food, couples and certainly…

From the Publisher

Our Space Has Been Invaded — Againby Brian Rowland Our offices are located on a well-lighted, four-lane divided highway within the city limits. We have security lighting and a security system and, until recently, have not had a criminal intrusion…

The Last Word

Following My Heart to Find My Voice by Marcia Hull if I knew my childhood introduction into tap and ballet lessons would lead me into a career in the cultural arts industry, I would be the first to say, “No…

A Taste For ...

A Taste For ...by Zandra Wolfgram Hey, bartender! Yes, we’re talking to you. With great bar accoutrement readily available at local home furnishing or kitchen stores, you can easily stock your own bar cart with everything you need to pour…

Lessons from the Kitchen

Lessons from the Kitchen Popular cooking classes provide education and entertainmentBy Stacey May Brady With the popularity of the culinary arts as showcased on The Food Network, The Cooking Channel and on television shows such as “Top Chef,” fine and…

Prune Those Rose Bushes

Valentine’s Day Reminds Us It’s Time to Prune Those Rose BushesMs. Grow-It-All By Audrey Post Q: My rose bushes are quite overgrown and bedraggled. How and when is the best way to prune them? The best time to prune roses…

First Note is First Class

eudaimonia*First Note is First Class by Tracy Louthain Tommy Jackson has launched a melodic new venture. A successful financial advisor in Birmingham, Ala., and brother of local musician Tim Jackson, he has combined two of his passions — business and…

Encore, Encore!

Encore, Encore!At This Resale Shop Honesty Is The Best (Dressed) PolicyBy Zandra Wolfgram If you want to get dressed to kill, visit Encore on Eglin Parkway in Fort Walton Beach. Owned and operated by Nadia Maura for six years, Encore…

Engaged

EngagedA Wedding Planning Survival GuideBy Andi Mahoney Congratulations! You just made one of the most important decisions you will ever make; you are getting married. Now buckle in because planning a wedding is one wild ride. Long gone are the…